CultureAugust 29, 2026

kitsch

KITCH

Definition

Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive sentimentality, gaudiness, or lack of artistic merit.

Etymology

The word originated in late 19th-century German, likely from 'kitschen,' meaning 'to slap together' or 'to collect trash,' eventually entering English to describe mass-produced or low-brow artistic items.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how strawberry blonde hair has moved away from its dated or 'tacky' 1990s reputation toward a more polished and modern aesthetic.

Burnt Amber Hair Is Already the Most Coveted Shade for Autumn, According to Top Celebrity Colourists

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